Tourist dies after being bitten at snake-charming show while on family vacation in Egypt
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- A 57-year-old German tourist died after a cobra bit him in the leg while it crawled into his pants during a snake-charming show at a hotel in Hurghada, Egypt.
- The man exhibited clear signs of poisoning, was resuscitated and hospitalized, but later succumbed to the bite; he was on vacation with two relatives.
- German police and prosecutors are investigating the incident and awaiting toxicology results, while Egyptian authorities have stated they were unaware of the event.
- Globally, snake bites affect an estimated 5.4 million people annually, causing up to 138,000 deaths, with the majority occurring in India.
- Recent reports indicate at least three snake bite fatalities in Southern California over the past two months, highlighting ongoing risks.
